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Dear IPC Members:
This week, your IPC team was busy promoting the future of the electronics manufacturing industry in Europe – and the critical importance of taking a silicon-to-systems approach – in a pair of IPC-inspired and -convened meetings in Brussels and London. See below for more details.
Meanwhile, recruiting and retaining high-skilled workers is one of the most difficult challenges in our industry; good thing we have a workforce expert as IPC’s CEO! This week marked the publication of “Fire Your Hiring Habits” by IPC President and CEO John W Mitchell, who provides actionable insights on how to attract and retain top talent. |
This newsletter is your weekly, five-minute read on what your IPC Government Relations team is doing on your behalf. Please read on to learn how you can join in our industry’s advocacy efforts on business-critical issues in the United States, Europe, and worldwide. All the best, |
Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations
The Headlines at a Glance:
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- European Commission Taking Closer Look at EMS, PCB Sectors
- IPC Hosts UK EMS Meeting
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
- Retired Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney on “Fire Your Hiring Habits!”
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
- IPC CEO Publishes Book on Workforce Development
ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
- IPC Urgently Seeking Member Input on PFAS Uses in Electronics
- EC Opens Public Consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards
- IPC Co-Hosts Critical Environmental Requirements Forum
- IPC Urges EU to Ease Reporting Burdens on Manufacturers
TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN
- EC Approves Multibillion-Euro Microelectronics Investment Project
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Quarterly Economic Update and Market Outlook, June 27
- On-Shoring Advanced Packaging and Assembly, July 10-12
- IPC EMS Leaders Roundtable, July 11
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TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
European Commission Taking Closer Look at EMS, PCB Sectors: The European Commission this week took a closer look at the EMS and PCB industries with the goal of better understanding Europe’s strategic dependencies in electronics manufacturing and the implications for the broader manufacturing sector. The EC’s Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) called the meeting as a follow-up to an IPC meeting in Brussels in April, at which we pressed for an EU strategy to strengthen silicon-to-systems innovation and manufacturing. Since then, officials at DG GROW have sought to better understand our industry; to define the related risks to EU strategic autonomy; and to identify appropriate policy interventions. Read more in this IPC Blog by our colleague Alison James.
IPC Hosts UK EMS Meeting: On June 15, IPC President of Europe Sanjay Huprikar kicked off IPC’s annual meeting of British EMS companies, in London. The packed agenda included presentations from Dieter Weiss of IN4MA, a provider of market statistics and analyses for the EMS industry; Shawn DuBravac, IPC’s chief economist; and Colin Cupitt, head of engineering at BAE, who provided an update on sustainability issues. IPC Senior Director of European Operations Philippe Leonard facilitated a discussion on the industry’s pressing workforce needs; and Chris Mitchell, IPC VP of Global Government Relations, addressed the industry’s policy priorities. Participants agreed that the UK EMS industry needs to raise its profile and bolster its engagement with government leaders on issues including workforce, R&D, trade, and capital investment. IPC and its EMS members identified several near-term opportunities to ramp up the industry’s government relations activities in the UK. To get involved, please reach out to Sanjay Huprikar or Philippe Leonard.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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“This is the book I wish I had while commanding a Carrier Strike Group for the U.S. Navy. … His insights are just as relevant to the military and governmental organizations as they are to the private sector. Apply these concepts before your competition does!”
– Kevin Sweeney, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) and Chief of Staff for the 26th U.S. Secretary of Defense, on John W. Mitchell’s new book, “Fire Your Hiring Habits!” |
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
IPC CEO Publishes Book on Workforce Development: Recruiting and retaining high-skilled workers is one of the most difficult challenges in the electronics manufacturing industry; good thing we have a workforce expert as IPC’s CEO! This week marked the publication of “Fire Your Hiring Habits: Building an Environment that Attracts Top Talent in Today’s Workforce,” written by IPC President and CEO John W Mitchell. John reframes “The Great Resignation” as a “Great Reprioritization” on the part of workers, and more importantly, a “Great Reimagining” for leaders. Learn how to shake up the hiring status quo, attract and retain top talent, and create a more inclusive work environment. Proceeds from the book will go to IPC Education Foundation, to support careers in electronics manufacturing industry. Click here to learn more.
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
IPC Urgently Seeking Member Input on PFAS Uses in Electronics: Following up on IPC’s initial “Call to Action” in May, IPC has released a survey to gather PFAS data and information from industry in anticipation of a proposed universal ban on PFAS in the EU. The survey includes a list of helpful resources and serves as a “Step 1” to consider where PFAS may be used in the electronics manufacturing supply chain. A lack of industry data could result in limited or no advocacy by IPC, which in turn could result in few or no exemptions to the PFAS restriction. Without exemptions, the industry could be forced to decide between withdrawing from the EU market or adopting PFAS alternatives in their products and processes. Please fill out the survey ASAP as we are developing our advocacy strategy on behalf of industry. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia
EC Opens Public Consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards: The European Commission has issued draft reporting standards under the recently adopted Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires large companies to publish reports on the social and environmental risks they face. The reporting standards outline the types of data that must be reported and how to standardize the data based on requirements of the CSRD. If you would like to respond to the consultation, please see the consultation page or reach out to IPC with questions. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
IPC Co-Hosts Critical Environmental Requirements Forum: The annual Critical Environmental Requirements for Electronics forum, co-convened by IPC and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), took place on June 6. Participants learned about the latest developments in chemical, product, and sustainability policies that affect the electronics industry. Speakers included representatives of Intel, PlasticsEurope, Assent, Rosenberger GmbH, and the U.S. Department of State. To learn more, visit the event landing page linked above; or the IPC Environment and Health advocacy page; or our Sustainability for Electronics page. Another great resource is the June issue of SMT007 magazine, which features an interview with IPC Sustainability Strategist Kelly Scanlon, and overall focuses on the topic of sustainability best practices for electronics manufacturing. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
IPC Urges EU to Ease Reporting Burdens on Manufacturers: IPC recently participated in a European Commission Industrial Forum on EC President Ursula Von Der Leyen’s commitment to simplify reporting burdens and reduce them by 25%. An EC proposal is expected by this autumn. This exercise is the first of its kind at the EC level and comes in recognition of the high administrative burdens placed on EU companies. IPC highlighted several areas including duplicative reporting under environmental legislation; disparities in Member State reporting burdens; and the many existing and pending sustainability reporting measures. The EC’s intent is not to diminish policy impact but rather to gain a fuller understanding of the complete burden on companies with a view to reduction and simplification. IPC Contact: Alison James.
TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN
EC Approves Multibillion-Euro Microelectronics Investment Project: IPC supports the European Commission’s recent approval of an “Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI)” designed to support research, innovation, and “first industrial deployment” of microelectronics and communication technologies across the value chain. In a LinkedIn post, European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said the IPCEI “is yet another demonstration of the EU Chips Act already triggering considerable public and private investment across the European semiconductor value chain: from materials to design, from equipment to advanced packaging.” IPCEIs are multinational EU projects designed to address important market challenges with public funding and coordination. This IPCEI, submitted by 14 EU Member States, will provide up to €8 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock an additional €13.7 billion in private investments. IPC Contact: Alison James.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Quarterly Economic Update and Market Outlook: Virtual, June 27. In this free IPC webinar, get up to date on the latest economic developments and gain valuable insights from IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac as he helps you navigate an uncertain economic landscape.
On-Shoring Advanced Packaging and Assembly: Falls Church, VA, July 10-12. Bringing together government agencies, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and advanced packaging and assembly providers, this IPC/IMAPS workshop will focus on efforts to onshore advanced packaging and ways to address U.S. Government requirements related to microelectronics assembly. IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell
IPC EMS Leaders Roundtable: Bannockburn, IL, July 11. IPC’s EMS Council and Steering Committee invite you to join other EMS leaders around the Midwest to discuss what data drives your business decisions. Whether cycle times, lead times, defects per unit, or customer satisfaction, data plays a role in our daily business decisions. Larger trends like labor availability, wage and benefit shifts, competitive landscape, and supply chain currents further impact our strategic planning. You, the participants, direct the discussion. We encourage you to be a part of this regional opportunity to further strengthen the EMS industry in the region. IPC Contact: TracyRiggan@ipc.org.
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